A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7303723 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 62177167 epoch_slot_no: 228367 block_no: 7303546 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 86351 time: 2022-05-28 13:10:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41dc05fd97197c0185db81b7dda44090b7328bce40e1f48c447a5fd316105a30Block Operator
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